Deputy Service Manager

Medsolve are proud to be partnering with an amazing organisation who are looking for a Deputy Service Manager for their site in Newcastle.

This is a Permanent role and we offer a salary of 25500. Please note we do NOT offer sponsorship.

This is a permanent full time role.

Look below at the many benefits on offer:

6 weeks paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks

Company Pension Scheme/Life Assurance

Enhanced DBS check paid for by my client

Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay

Intensive Induction with continuous training and development

Access to an amazing range of discounts online and on the high street

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma

Excellent Career Progression

Family Friendly Policies

The main purpose of the Deputy Service Manager is to assist in the operational management of the service and its staff whist promoting the health safety wellbeing social and personal development of each tenant.

The main responsibilities of the Deputy Service Manager:

To be an excellent role model motivator and assist with the management of the staff team

To promote and maintain positive working relationships.

Assist in the development and outcome based person centred support plans for tenants.

To assist in the implementation and monitoring of systems which ensure the autismspecific nature of the service provided.

To assist in the preparation of reports.

To assist in the planning preparation and lead regular staff meetings.

To ensure Safeguarding Procedures are fully understood and followed.

To be trained in level 2 Safeguarding Adults at risk of abuse

To have a working knowledge of health and safety issues within the service.

As part of the senior team provide oncall service across the week and be able to work flexible hours according to the needs of the service

Develop excellent relationships with community services such as neighbours and tenants local GP practices health care professionals and special community police support

To ensure that a safe secure and structured living environment is provided and maintained to each tenant which consistently responds to their autism mental and physical health needs

To ensure tenants rights are respected and adhered to by all

To demonstrate best practice in the support and management of individual s autism challenging behaviour mental health and other comorbidities.

Assist the Service Manager to deliver programmes in the specific areas of care leisure and recreational activities both within the service and in the community.

Assist in the safe storage ordering and administration of medication.

Support tenants to manage their weekly finances and benefits within protocols

To encourage open and positive relationships between staff

To assist the manager in ensuring that appropriate staffing levels are maintained at all times.

Assist with staff supervision to help monitor and evaluate the standards of training and provision within the service.

We are looking for a Deputy Service Manager with some of the following skills and attributes:

• Right to Work in the UK
  
• Are willing to work as part of a team and within protocols and guidelines
  
• Have worked with Autistic adults but not essential as full training provided
  
• Have a high level of commitment and flexibility towards service delivery
  
• Previous experience in a similar role
  
• Although not essential a clean driving license would be advantageous
  
• Strong Communication Skills
  
• A Good Listener
  
• Patient
  
• Kind Caring and Empathetic